Biology Teacher, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Biology Teacher, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Worksop College is set in 310 acres of stunning grounds, inspiring pupils to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Many staff live on site in a range of accommodation provided by the school and choose to have their own children educated, for a significantly reduced fee, at the Prep School and the College. The site adjoins the beautiful Clumber Park and is only 1 hour 30 minutes away from London by train. We are able to offer outstanding facilities and deliver high academic standards. We have small class sizes, superb pastoral care and happy and successful pupils.

The Biology Department provision includes an independent curriculum for year 9, AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in Biology (IGCSE) and AQA Level 1/2 Certificate Dual Award Science (IGCSE) are taught at GCSE and an overseas group is taught AQA Additional Science. BTEC is currently offered for lower ability students. The AQA Biology Specification A is taught in the Sixth Form.

The successful applicant will be a dynamic and experienced A Level teacher and will be required to teach Biology to all levels and balanced science to year 9.

Remarkable facts about Worksop College:

In music we have two full time former Oxbridge Organ Scholars on the teaching staff, a third as a peripatetic organ teacher and a fourth Oxbridge music scholar as another peripatetic teacher.

In cricket, we dominate the current England team, part of a long and current pedigree.

In golf, teachers and pupils enjoy the unique opportunities presented by our ownership of a professional 18-hole course on site.

In hockey and rugby, pupils have weekly access to the highest level of coaching and regularly play for county and national sides.

In the words of one new member of staff (2013), 'Students are polite and courteous but, above all, they are willing to engage in and will respond enthusiastically to a range of learning activities.Crucially, many teachers are interested in quality CPD and there is the will, the time and the money to support that.The cohesiveness of staff is excellent; the fact that staff take the time to meet and talk is great.'

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Biology Teacher, Worksop, Nottinghamshire